Quotations from the big book of alcoholics aonoymous. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Below is a partially completed version of the big book. But this does not mean that we disregard human health measures. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The first part, known as the first 164 pages or the original manuscript explains the 12 step program and how it can be used to overcome the effects of alcoholism. Back on page 21, we talked about whether to keep liquor or other alcoholic beverages in the. Big book changes these are the changes that have been made in the program portion of the big book the first 164 pages and the roman numeral pages since it was first published on april 10, 1939. Quotations from the big book quotations came directly from the 3rd edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading. Page 82 in the big book step 9 i have been going to meetings now for about a month. That means we have written a book which we believe to be spiritual as well as moral. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous.
Step 2 came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. He answered my prayer, and they gave me a big book and a 12 steps and 12 traditions book that started me on the road of recovery with a higher power. Traces the history and how the game evolves and develops through the years as casinos, mathematicians, professional gamblers and others came up with new rules, procedures, systems, countermeasures and tactics. As the title suggests, the big book of science fiction is a big book. Chapter 4 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. The most recent ones are nearest to the top of the page. Of the many drinking types described in the big book by no means comprehensively, the big book suggests its 12 step spiritual program of action will work for only one. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The big book of science fiction is 1,100 pages of scifi. A desire to stop drinking is the only requirement for aa membership. This tragic situation has already arrived in practically every case long before it is suspected. He is a powerful example of what it is like to be in recovery.
On what pages are the steps laid out in the big book of aa. The second part of the book has changed slightly with the printing of each new edition. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Our drinking was connected with many habitsbig and little. The big book is the foundation of the entire credible catholic series of products. If a sufficiently strong reason ill health, falling in love, change of environment, or the warning of a doctorbecomes operative, this man can also stop or moderate, although.
Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. Includes the original foreword, the doctors opinion and dr. The story of how thousands of wellintentioned men and women have totally screwed up the original message f, clay on. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists strong. I havent felt this sorry for mail carriers since the last harry potter novel came out. Entire original manuscript about including the stories.
The first section contains 164 pages that are the textbook for a recovering alcoholic. Whowhat is on page 3rd edition book titled, alcoholics anonymous many heart felt thanks go out to this member of the show me group who put together and indexed this document. I guess thinking that i could be such a great example,, was my expectation, again, of trying to be perfect,, that is playing god too,, cuz only god is perfect. Each 1st reference given in red is from the first edition. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. If you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there is no middleoftheroad solution. To accomplish that purpose, the big book is divided into two main parts. Inerrant means without error, and it is a concept religious scholars have tried to apply to the christian bible, without success. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks too much.
Home home faqs newcomers guide videos about the steps videos about a. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. It is presented here in 20 volumes that follow the four parts of the catechism of the catholic church. New stories have been added to the personal histories. God has abundantly supplied this world with fine doctors, psychologists, and practitioners of various kinds. At a certain point in the drinking of every alcoholic, he passes into a state where the most powerful desire to stop drinking is of absolutely no avail. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. Big book overview alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is commonly called was first published in 1939 and was subtitled the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Lisa js big book list page 21 show list info just a really long list of the books currently on my goodreads account, saved on scribd, stored on the nook or hanging out on the shelves in my library. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Two study guides for the big book of alcoholics anonymous the first study guide has a summary of each book and then hundreds of follow up questions to answer and add sobriety notes.
The story of how thousands of wellintentioned men and women have totally screwed up the original message. Alcoholics anonymous world services, inc fourth edition february 10, 2002. That is why the fi rst edition of the book alcostep one 23 holics anonymous, published when our membership was small, dealt with lowbottom cases only. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined pages opposite text for note taking. I have also been reading the big book and this is one thing that realy struck a cord with me. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Please ignore anything in the group sessions or this workbook that you feel contradicts what you find in the big book. He may have the habit badly enough to gradually impair him physically and mentally. The first section of the big book of alcoholics anonymous has not changed or been revised in any of the four editions. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Established on such a footing we became less and less. Understanding the difference between the real alcoholic or addict. Step nine talks about making ameds and of course you have to face what you did wrong in order to do that.
This question have often baffled me in my quest to better understand the steps. Page 2021 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, 4th edition. Bill wrote on the very last page of the first 164 pages. Its main object is to enable you to find a power greater than yourself which will solve your problem. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Paragraph numbers along side the text for easy reference. Big book i read the book, returned it to my analyst 412 taken 1st step 4123 bill w. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. And it means, of course, that we are going to talk about god. Northwest arkansas alcoholics anonymous that aint in.
This step is described on roman numeral pages 25 32 xxv xxxii, on pages 1 44. My drinking assumed more serious proportions, continuing all day and. If a sufficiently strong reason ill health, falling. Big book step index step 1 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable.
It is the first text written about the experiences of the founders of the a. This is the book on blackjack, yes the big book covering the subject of blackjack. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous.
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